Recent Vacancies at Altara Credit Limited

Altara Credit Limited (“Altara”) is a Nigerian consumer and business services venture. Our core value proposition is to improve the quality of life for the average Nigerian by driving financial inclusion. Altara is built on serving the underbanked and the otherwise financially excluded.

Our debut service is “buy now, pay later” where we allow formal & informal sector workers, and SME owners to purchase a variety of products and equipment for their homes and businesses but instead of paying for the products in full upfront, pay a small amount over time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Learning and Development Officer

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a “Learning & Development Officer”. This is a role where you will report directly to the People Excellence Manager. In this capacity, you will be responsible for determining the learning needs of operation staff and implementing the training from the needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Implement routine performance audits across Altara’s business units
• Determine the learning needs of operations staff by implementing training needs assessments (TNA) for the core operations units as required
• To design needed training and other learning projects with the performance objectives in mind
• Execute / facilitate needed training and other learning projects
• Supervising and monitoring progress made through training implemented
• Evaluating training outcomes
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the People Excellence Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree / HND in related discipline with at least 2 years experience.
• Proven experience in training and development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Great attention to details
• Ability to think through business performance issues critically and analytically
• Commitment to process improvement.
• Great at time management, multitasking, and prioritizations skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective Organizational skills
• Ability to receive, process, and communicate ideas and feedback effectively
• Ability to facilitate training and other learning experiences

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] containing the following:

• Your Resume (1-page max).
• A short paragraph as to why you are interested in the role (Half a page).
• In 5 bullet points, choose 5 individual responsibilities (listed above) and express why you would excel in the role with an example of a project you have completed in the past to support each point.

Application Deadline 17th January, 2021.

Job Title: Direct Sales Agent

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Descriptions

• The primary focus of this position is to generate revenue, drive channel penetration and improve brand visibility for the Company.
• Sourcing for possible clients.
• Manage the sales of products in a professional manner.
• Create awareness for the company’s products.
• Administer and ensure compliance to all sale objectives.
• Monitor all customer queries and ensure timely response to all issues.
• Coordinate with customers and provide various company plans and services and detail quote for all required information
• Document and maintain all records of sales activities and provide updates as per requirement.
• Ensure optimal utilization of all sales tools and resources
• Achieving the assigned target in terms of sales and revenue.
• Strictly follow compliance policy and ensure all company and business unit policies, procedures and processes are followed.
• Participate in all meetings and trainings as required
• Carry out other deliverables as assigned by Team lead

Job Requirements

• Minimum of OND in related discipline with 0-2 years work experience
• Proven experience as sales agent, business development or similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Sound Analytical skills
• Able to work with a team
• Commitment to process improvement.
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Skill Required:

• Interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Creativity and imagination
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Team work
• Business and commercial acumen
• Persuasion skills
• Driven and ambitious

Interested and qualified candidate should send their Application Letter with copy of their CV to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the "Position and Location" you are applying for.

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Locations: Oyo (Ibadan, Ogbomosho, Oyo Town)

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a “Junior Accountant”. This is a role where you will report directly to the Internal Accounting Analyst. In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company.

Responsibilities
Further responsibilities include:

• Bookkeep, prepare, and record journal entries.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Complete monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with managers and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Daily reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist with monthly end Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• 1 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company or a bank.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent written and facial interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria, highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking, and prioritizations skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] containing the following:

• Your Resume (1-page max.)
• A short paragraph as to why you are interested in the role (Half a page)
• In 5 bullet points, choose 5 individual responsibilities (listed above) and express why you would excel in the role with an example of a project you have completed in the past to support each point.

Application Deadline 18th January, 2021.